H-beam
Flanged structural support
An H-beam is a structural steel beam with a cross-section shaped like the letter H—two parallel flanges connected by a perpendicular web.
The shape provides strength while minimizing weight, making H-beams fundamental to construction of buildings, bridges, and other large structures.
Also called an I-beam, though technically the two differ slightly in proportions.
Main structural support beam
- columnVertical structural element
- joistHorizontal structural beam
- trussLoad-bearing beam arrangement
- cantileverBeam supported one end
load-bearing · span · framework · crossbeam · purlin · rafter · lintel · stringer
Capable of elongation
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- rigidityState of being unbending
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- ductilityAbility to stretch unbroken
yield · flexural · deflection · stress · strain · fatigue · elasticity · toughness
Projecting attachment rim
- webInterwoven filament structure
- rolledRotated or turned over
- weldedJoined metals by melting
- boltedFastened or fled suddenly
riveted · galvanized · mill · cutting · drilling · punching · splicing · plate
Lifter or wader
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- erectionAct of building upward
- hoistingRaising with effort
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
ironworker · steelworker · site · blueprint · contractor · surveyor · hardhat · welding
Very tall urban building
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- warehouseBulk goods storage building
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
- hangarAircraft storage structure
industrial · high-rise · platform · overpass · shipbuilding · retrofit · seismic · infrastructure
girder
Main structural support beam
cantilever · load-bearing · span · framework · crossbeam · purlin · rafter · lintel · stringer · trestle
tensile
Capable of elongation
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- rigidityState of being unbending
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
ductility · yield · flexural · deflection · stress · strain · fatigue · elasticity · toughness · durability
flange
Projecting attachment rim
bolted · riveted · galvanized · mill · cutting · drilling · punching · splicing · plate · fillet
crane
Lifter or wader
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- erectionAct of building upward
- hoistingRaising with effort
rigging · ironworker · steelworker · site · blueprint · contractor · surveyor · hardhat · welding · bolting
skyscraper
Very tall urban building
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- warehouseBulk goods storage building
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
hangar · industrial · high-rise · platform · overpass · shipbuilding · retrofit · seismic · infrastructure · mezzanine
H-beamcable
Heavy-duty woven line
rod · pipe · angle iron · T-beam · channel
H-beamconcrete beam
Solid structural span
wooden beam · bamboo · rope · masonry · rebar